Compare 12 Golf Course Operation and Grounds Management. programs in the Northeast. Average earnings: $42,060.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Golf Course Operation and Grounds Management tells a different story. Across 12 programs, earnings range from $24,615 to $49,580—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
University Of New Hampshire-Main Campus's Golf Course Operation and Grounds Management program leads with graduates earning $49,580. Close behind, Kean University delivers $48,890 despite being less prestigious—proof that specialized programs succeed based on their own merits, not institutional brand.
For students, Vermont State University offers the smartest financial path with just an 8.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' affordability tier. Their graduates borrow $15,000 against $46,581 earnings—a 0.32 debt-to-earnings ratio that clears quickly without straining budgets.
Highest program earnings: $49,580
Strong outcomes with 87% acceptance
8.6% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
18.2% family burden | Challenging - payment 18-25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $49,580 | 59 | $26,814 | Manageable | $36,545 | High | |
| #2 | Kean UniversityPublic | $48,890 | 29 | $23,250 | Manageable | $22,000 | High |
| #3 | $46,620 | 14 | $22,000 | Manageable | $26,471 | High | |
| #4 | Vermont State UniversityPublic | $46,581 | 13 | $15,000 | Good | $14,735 | Challenging |
| #5 | $45,931 | 129 | $25,000 | Manageable | $38,368 | High | |
| #6 | $44,262 | 39 | $22,250 | Manageable | $23,770 | High | |
| #7 | Suny BrockportPublic | $43,370 | 34 | $20,000 | Manageable | $16,353 | High |
| #8 | $43,253 | 109 | $26,000 | Manageable | $34,260 | High | |
| #9 | $40,402 | 73 | $25,000 | Challenging | $23,528 | High | |
| #10 | $38,831 | 11 | $24,218 | Challenging | $25,252 | High | |
| #11 | New England CollegePrivate | $32,382 | 13 | $26,000 | High | $29,000 | High |
| #12 | $24,615 | 5 | $23,725 | High | $17,794 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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